There are 4 ways to get from Highlands to Montauk by bus, train, car, or ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 49m$72–127Drive 157.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Highlands to Montaukcar 157.8 mi
3h 39m$27–38Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
6h 50m$33–110Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
- Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 55m$46–76
Highlands to Montauk by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Highlands to Montauk is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Highlands to Montauk is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Highlands to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at Montauk via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Highlands to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Long Branch and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Highlands and Montauk is 215 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.
The best way to get from Highlands to Montauk without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Highlands to Montauk, including transfers.
Highlands to Montauk bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Highlands, NJ station.
Highlands to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Highlands to Montauk is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Montauk via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Montauk via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $34
- Phone
- +1 800-262-8743
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seastreak
Ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Seastreak
- Schedules at
- Seastreak Routes, Schedules & Fares
- NJ/Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket/ Adult
- $96–97
- Newport/Providence Adult
- $11–14
- Adult
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Highlands to Montauk bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Highlands to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to Montauk is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Highlands to Montauk.
There are 110+ hotels available in Montauk.